Buyers Market Expands Amarillo Sales Forces in 1949
In 1949 Amarillo businesses shift from sellers to buyers market. Stores, car dealers, appliance firms and farm implement outlets have doubled or tripled their sales staff. Some dealers grow from two to nine and from three to twelve, largely with new entrants lacking prior sales experience. Training challenges rise as firms push performance, while most salespeople improve. customers liken themselves to the buyers' market and remind staff that the customer is always right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
Amarillo
Mortimer J. Davis
New York Credit Men’s Association
Davis
Retailers Try to Tame Roaring Postwar Costs
The piece notes rising selling costs for retailers and wholesalers as staff counts rise, cutting into profits despite steady or easing prices. It cites a car dealer tripling salaries, high shrinkage, and tax implications. It also surveys consumer goods markets, credit practices, and upcoming housing development in Amarillo.
Still No Letup In Dumas Hotel Bid War
Merchants at the north and south ends of Dumas hope to land a new hotel with strong incentives. William Fry of Green Acres reports two large apartments ready by January 1 and most are spoken for. Taylor & Taylor of Hayden will market the Brick-Lay-A-Machine after New Year. Globe-News Want Ads continue to deliver results. Sweden plans a 1,000,000-pair yearly stand for white dress gloves from Denmark based on English fabric from Egyptian cotton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumas Business District
William Fry
Green Acres
Sweden
Denmark
New Vaccine For Measles Reported By Scientists
A group of scientists report red blood cells discarded in plasma prep may serve as a vaccine against German measles. The finding, published in New York Medicine, notes the disease is mild for children but dangerous for pregnant women and can harm the embryo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Ellis
United Press
New York
Study on Gamma Globulin to Protect Expectant Mothers
A 262 child study at a child care institution tested gamma globulin or discarded blood cells to shield pregnant women from German measles. Of 133 injected and 129 not injected, six vaccinated children contracted rubella between day four and 35, while 22 controls did.
Wire Recording Tests Drivers in Grand Rapids
In Grand Rapids Michigan Judge Edward G Burleson rules that conversations recorded by wire recorder with drunk driving suspects just after arrest can be admitted as evidence. Drivers suspected of drunkenness are being tested by this method in Burlesons court.
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Grand Rapids
Mich. U.P
Edward G. Burleson
Burleson
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Walker A. Williams
Ford Division
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Fairchild Publications
A. W. Zelemek
Hugo Loewenstern
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West Acres
Amarillo Country Club
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Life Magazine
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U.S. Bur. of Labor Statistics
Morris Katz
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Texas
Kryptok
C. T. Shropshire
Ellis Carp
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Tolzien
Tolzien’s
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Gibson & Martin
R.C.A. Radios
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Wurlitzer Knabe
Paramount Bldg
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